February 2, 2008 | In Law, Politics | 2 Comments
I don’t usually tout my own horn, but in this case I think it might be justified… As I explained in December, section 13 of the Human Rights Act poses a serious threat to the fundamental freedoms of Canadians. But my recent letter to a local Member of Parliament, Dr. Keith Martin, might have been the first step in killing it.
“Thank you for your very intriguing correspondence regarding section 13(1) of the Human Rights Act,” Martin wrote in response to my letter, which laid out the frightening legal implications of this draconian legislation. “You educated me on this issue.”
Martin promised to “put a motion in to have this clause removed from Canada’s Human Rights Act,” and followed through earlier this week, introducing Private Members Bill M-446. I am very encouraged that some of our elected representatives are still willing to transcend party lines to stand up for what is right. By taking this action, Dr. Martin has earned my sincerest respect.
At this point in time, I would strongly urge all freedom-loving Canadians to write their Members of Parliament and support this motion. My fairly basic, two-page letter apparently educated Dr. Martin on this issue, but his motion will only do the trick if all MPs understand what is at stake.
Please take a few minutes to ensure that your elected representative understands… (Click here for a guide to writing anti-Section 13 letters, and here to look up the mailing address of your local MP.)
